Retail technology deals and deployments round up

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deals, deployments and pilots from the past seven days.

DFS is laying claim to the largest web-based augmented reality implementation in the world.

Powered by Vertebrae’s Axis platform, it is offering 3D and AR-enabled visualisations for more than 10,000 sofas, allowing shoppers to virtually display the items in their home to examine details and assess fit and style, with no application download required.

Hermes UK has announced that Marks & Spencer is its first retail partner to use its new video technology – Hermes Play. This allows videos to be played on parcel labels using augmented reality that can be accessed by downloading the Hermes app.

M&S is using the tech to promote its festive jumpers to online customers who receive next day delivery from Hermes.

Karakuri has launched its first canteen robot, the DK-One.

Announcing the World's First Robotic Canteen

In a post-covid world, our robotic canteen will revolutionise the way customers eat and interact with all types of restaurants. Want to see it in action? Book at demo today email info@karakuri.com pic.twitter.com/n8rwWUjXqt
— Karakuri.com (@Karakuri_tech) December 3, 2020

Fashion retailer Jigsaw has extended its stores’ IT help desk support contract with Retail Assist.

Swarovski is inviting its customers to share a special 2020 moment for a chance to win a £1,000 shopping spree and other gifts.

The #SparkDelight campaign will run from 4th-13th December. People can scan a QR code in-store, prompting them to share their moment to be entered into a draw. They can also enter online.

Russian retailer X5’s Perekrestok supermarket chain is implementing a system based on visual food freshness sensors.

The Green Dot project will be used for 300 products in the X5 Smart Kitchen offering of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods, delivered to 460 supermarkets across Central Russia.

X5 is introducing a new freshness control system at our Perekrestok supermarkets. The Green Dot label is a joint project with #foodtech #startup Evigence, one of four winners of X5’s #innovation scouting project in Israel in 2019. pic.twitter.com/H6dLh7flYn
— X5 Retail Group (@X5_RetailGroup) December 1, 2020

Buy now, pay later specialist Klarna has launched Livestyle, a live fashion show powered by Bambuser's live video shopping technology.

XPO Logistics has deployed 370 barcode scanners featuring machine vision tech in warehouses in the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Happy #CyberMonday! With #ecommerce orders through the roof this year, XPO has rolled out #machinevision cameras in distribution centers across Europe. They're faster than handheld barcode scanners, easier on our teammates, and more hygienic. https://t.co/uINUnL8VW2
— XPO Logistics, Inc. (@XPOLogistics) November 30, 2020

Crew Clothing Company has selected PMC as its IT support managed service partner to deliver a level 1 to level 3 service desk, and hardware maintenance service.

Pizza Hut is now accepting cryptocurrency payments at all stores in Venezuela.

The move follows CryptoBuyer teaming with Mega Soft to drive crypto adoption in the South American country by facilitating payments at more than 20,000 shops and businesses.